Argus Fertilizer Asia Conference

08:00 - 08:50

Morning registration and networking

09:00 - 09:05

Producer's opening remarks

Speaker:

Emily Harris

Conference Producer

Argus

09:05 - 09:10

Chairperson's opening remarks

Speaker:

Tim Cheyne

SVP - Global Head of Agriculture, Fertilizers, Ammonia, DEF

Argus

Host sponsor welcome addresses

09:10 - 09:15

Welcome address from co-host sponsor IK Group

Speaker:

Kamal Huseynov

CEO

IK Group

Macro Asian industry views

09:15 - 10:00

Keynote producers panel: How are fertilizer producers adapting their product offerings to promote sustainable agriculture and ensure food security?

- How are government and individual company initiatives pushing for better nutrient management affecting Asian fertilizer production, consumption, and agricultural markets?
- In terms of finance, what type of institutions are investing in the fertilizer industry and why? Will the bulk of financing for a green fertilizer industry be private or public?
- What role will specialty fertilizers play in the future of the Asia region’s development?

Speakers include:

Dr Harri Kiiski

CEO

Brunei Fertilizer Industries

Zhang Jian

General Manager

Wintrue

Zhao Chengyun

Vice General Manager

Xinyangfeng Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd (Yonfer)

Rahmad Pribadi

CEO

PT Pupuk Indonesia (Persero)

Moderator:

Andrea Valentini

VP - Business Development Ammonia

Argus

10:00 - 10:30

Argus market update: How to position yourself in the Asia fertilizer market for success

- What are the latest trends in the Asia fertilizer markets and what is the outlook for the short- med- and long-term?
- How is demand for specialty fertilizers growing across the region? Is this affecting demand for NPK fertilizers?

Speaker:

Huijun Yao

Editor - Asia Fertilizer

Argus

Moderator:

Andrea Valentini

VP - Business Development Ammonia

Argus

Morning break

10:30 - 11:30

Networking and refreshments break

Conference resumes

11:30 - 11:45

Fireside chat with IK Group

Speaker:

Kamal Huseynov

CEO

IK Group

Moderator:

Tim Cheyne

SVP - Global Head of Agriculture, Fertilizers, Ammonia, DEF

Argus

11:45 - 12:15

Powering fertilizer production with natural gas: Understanding market fundamentals in global gas demand

- What is the link between energy and fertilizers and how do gas prices affect nitrogen fertilizer affordability?
- Understanding gas supply security in southeast Asia - balancing domestic energy and feedstock demand
- How can Asian and Middle Eastern gas originators ensure a reliable, sustainable supply of gas for fertilizer production across the region?

Speaker:

Samuel Good

Editor - LNG

Argus

Moderator:

Tim Cheyne

SVP - Global Head of Agriculture, Fertilizers, Ammonia, DEF

Argus

Lunch

12:15 - 13:00

Lunch and networking break

Ags and grains across the Asian continent

13:10 - 13:30

Rice and grains: How is fertilizer demand evolving alongside major crop production at the country and regional levels?

- How has grain production evolved across Asia in recent years and how has this impacted the types of fertilizers needed across the continent?
- How has paddy soil fertility changed in recent years and what is the impact on fertilizer management? Can new AgriTech advancements such as nutrient mapping or precision agriculture assist with sustainable fertilizer management in paddy soil?
- What role could specialty fertilizers play in meeting the demand for rice and grains across the region?

Vinisa Saynes Santillan

Co-Coordinator of the International Network of Soil Fertility and Fertilizers (INSOILFER)

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Yuxin Tong

FAO Land and Water Officer (Soil fertility and fertilizer) and INSOILFER Coordinator

United Nations Food and Agriculture Office

Dr. Evgeniya Dudinova

Procurement Director Commodities/Grains

Agthia Group PJSC

13:30 - 14:00

Argus presents: The palm oil outlook for 2024 and beyond

- What does the future of the palm oil market look like? What are the main drivers of palm oil supply and demand?
- How is fluctuating palm oil pricing affecting demand for NPK fertilizers?
- How is legislation and environmental policies affecting palm oil and wider edible oil production and trade?

Speakers Include:

Carlos Perez

VP Data Science, Chemicals

Argus

14:00

Speaker:

Tim Cheyne

SVP - Global Head of Agriculture, Fertilizers, Ammonia, DEF

Argus

Afternoon break

14:00 - 14:45

Networking and refreshments break

Argus Fertilizer Fast Track (*Main conference + Fertilizer Fast Track pass or All Access Pass holders only)

14:30 - 17:00

Argus fertilizer fast track

The fast track is designed for those looking to boost their fertilizer market knowledge with in-person presentations from Argus market specialists. The materials will be available to download post-event and you will be able to interact one-on-one during the conference to get your most pressing questions answered.

14:$5 - 15:30

Nitrogen

Speaker:

Harry Minihan

Editor – Phosphates

Argus

15:30 - 16:15

Phosphates and sulphur

Speaker:

Claira Lloyd

Senior Manager Consulting

Argus

16:15 - 17:00

Potash

Speaker:

David Riley

Manager - Consulting

Argus

Day one round-up (open to all attendees)

17:00 - 17:15

Day one round-up

Join your Argus chairperson for a short review of the main points shared during all discussions on day one. This is perfect to attend if you have been busy in meetings all day and want to catch up.

Speakers Include:

Tim Cheyne

SVP - Global Head of Agriculture, Fertilizers, Ammonia, DEF

Argus

Evening networking reception

17:15

Formula One experience hosted by diamond sponsor Quest Group - Buses depart at 5.15pm

Enjoy a themed evening at the famous Yas Marina Formula One racing track to unwind after a busy day of content and meetings on 24 April.

Buses will depart the hotel at 5.15pm. First come, first serve.

08:00

Morning registration and networking

09:55 - 10:00

Chairperson's opening remarks

CEO Roundtable (by invitation only)

08:00 - 09:45

CEO Invitational Sustainability Roundtable

Sustainability: Not just a buzzword, but the key to Asian export success

10:15 - 10:45

Asia’s trading must-know: Why the EU’s CBAM is integral to the future success and international competitiveness of Asia’s fertilizer production and export business

CBAM (carbon border adjustment mechanism) is a tool implemented to put a fair price on carbon emitted during the production of carbon intensive goods entering the EU. This is designed to encourage cleaner industrial production in countries outside the EU and prevent carbon leakage in supply chains.

- Fertilizers, along with hydrogen, have been identified as two of the six carbon intensive industries and at risk of carbon leakage, and as such exports from the Middle East and Asia will be subjected to CBAM procedures.
- Why do Asian fertilizer producers need to know about CBAM? Understanding scope 1,2 & 3 emissions, and why it is so important that Asia remains competitive in a global export market.
- How will the CBAM be enforced and what are the next steps to take for Asian producers and traders?

Speaker:

Dr. Maen Nsour

CEO

Arab Potash Company

Moderator:

Andrea Valentini

VP - Business Development Ammonia

Argus

10:45 - 11:15

INSOILFER keynote: Building a sustainable international network on soil fertility and fertilizers

- Learn about the International Network on Soil Fertility and Fertilizers (INSOILFER)'s work and why it is essential to pay attention to soil health when considering long-term sustainability in agriculture
- How can understanding soil fertility and soil health increase the efficiency of fertilizer application - such as avoiding underuse or overuse - and how does this benefit the crop yield and nutrition?
- What are the main learnings that INSOILFER has discovered and how can the fertilizer and agriculture supply chain benefit from these learnings?

Speaker:

Yuxin Tong

FAO Land and Water Officer (Soil fertility and fertilizer) and INSOILFER Coordinator

United Nations Food and Agriculture Office

Moderator:

Andrea Valentini

VP - Business Development Ammonia

Argus

11:15 - 11:45

Towards a sustainable agri-future: What role do specialty fertilizers have in the future of fertilizer production and consumption in Asia?

· Understand the present agri-challenges facing both Asia and Middle Eastern markets
· What are specialty fertilizers, how do they differ from traditional offerings and what are their benefits in terms of sustainability, yields, crop nutrition and much more?
· What is the need for super specialty fertilizers to mitigate climatic changes and ensure food security in the long term?

Speaker:

Raza Soomar

Managing Director

RNZ Group

Day two round up and closing remarks

11:45 - 12:00

Day two round-up and chairperson's farewell and closing remarks

Join your Argus chairperson for a short review of the main points shared during all discussions on day two. This is perfect to attend if you have been busy in meetings all morning and want to catch up.

Lunch

12:00 - 13:00

Conference concludes and lunch

Afternoon private meetings and networking

13:00 - 17:00

Private meetings and networking

Continue your meetings and networking opportunities.